STALKED (A Tricouplet) *
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embers announce a newborn as
fire begat fire:
on white-hot sheets of flame, a beast
with yellow eyes
twists on its umbilical cord
in strengthening winds.

it learns to graze;
the fields, ablaze.

the monster's breath sears the sun
which turns blood-red;
smoke chugs from its nostrils; i taste
its presence
bitter on my tongue, sharp like glass
deep in my lungs,

igniting fear
as it draws near.

this is MY disaster, the
ongoing drought,
because i prayed the rain away.
it's my fault.
the devil parting burning grass
searches for me

as its next snack ...
must watch my back.

(c) 2006, Karla Dorman.
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*  Hey, I only get one hour on the computer; besides, I ran out of words.  Thanks, Jerry, for the inspiration!  Hope I did it proud.  :)